Runaway Bay

Gold Coast

Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay

Popular places to visit

Movie World which includes rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Dreamworld which includes rides

Dreamworld

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Surfers Paradise Beach featuring skyline, cbd and general coastal views

Surfers Paradise Beach

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Cavill Avenue showing a city, night scenes and shopping

Cavill Avenue

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Sea World

Sea World

Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?

Sea World
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World which includes a water park

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Things to do

Natural Bridge Springbrook National Park

Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour

S$100
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

S$150
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

S$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

S$66
per adult
2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

S$83
per adult
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain
Gold Coast: SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket

Gold Coast: SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket

S$28
per adult
Gold Coast: SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket
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Top hotels in Runaway Bay

Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is S$124 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$124
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,497 reviews)
"We very much enjoyed our stay, the accommodation was central to all parts of the Gold Coast."

Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is S$187 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$187
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Pc12
"Good location great modern hotel. Lots of dinning options within walking distance"

Reviewed on 5 Jun, 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is S$162 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
S$162
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Buffet Breakfast was great, hotel room always serviced daily and cleaned, good view of the coast. Friday and Saturday nights on the strip the clubs were very loud and music was blasting till 4am. Staff are friendly and we had a good time, room had essentials and was private and comfortable."

Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is S$319 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
S$319
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (562 reviews)
"I liked the bathroom in our room, spacious and unique and I loved the violinist in the bar, she was very talented"

Reviewed on 29 May, 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
voco Gold Coast by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is S$145 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
S$145
19 Jun - 20 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, I stay regularly and really the only complaint would be there is never enough staff at breakfast or at the bar .. the staff that are there are always polite even when rushed off their feet"

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is S$149 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
S$149
19 Jun - 20 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,237 reviews)
"Good close to everything"

Reviewed on 7 Jun, 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
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Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay

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Labrador

Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.

Labrador
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Hope Island

Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Marina and Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club while you're in town.

Hope Island
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Sanctuary Cove

4/5(2 area reviews)

Restaurants, golf courses and gardens are some highlights of Sanctuary Cove. Make a stop by Sanctuary Cove Marina or Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club while you're exploring.

Sanctuary Cove
Main Beach featuring general coastal views, a skyscraper and a sandy beach

Southport

Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.

Southport
Southport which includes a sandy beach, swimming and tropical scenes

Main Beach

Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Main Beach
Surfers Paradise showing a city, a sunset and a sandy beach

Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise Beach and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

Surfers Paradise

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